Pixar in Concert

Get ready for a very special multimedia event! Just before International Children’s Day, on 30th May, at 11.00 am, Krakow Arena will host the first concert show of excerpts from soundtracks to fourteen full-length Pixar productions. Powerful live symphonic music and lavish visual scenes will introduce children to the world of symphonic music by four multiple award-wining composers performed by the Beethoven Academy Orchestra. Don’t miss Pixar in Concert. Iconic films to live music! 

— ”Toy Story”, ”Brave”, ”Finding Nemo”, ”Cars” — these are only a few titles of popular Pixar animated films whose music will be heard on 30 May at Krakow Arena – one of Europe’s most modern venues. We invite you to this unique concert to celebrate International Children’s Day. The Beethoven Academy Orchestra, under the baton of the American conductor Erik Ochsner, features outstanding soloists and prominent musicians. This concert is a real treat for film and music fans alike — says Izabela Helbin, Director of the Krakow Festival Office. 

Since Toy Story — a film loved by millions of children around the world — Pixar has changed the world of animation forever. Every production by this studio is a new unusual and touching story with new captivating heroes. Disney ● Pixar’s films are universal stories about the power of friendship, courage, love and dreams. Pixar’s artists take us to a world of monsters, ants, toys, or to the space to tell us about ourselves. The scores created by Randy Newman (Toy Story), Thomas Newman (WALL•E), Michael Giacchino (Odlot) and Patrick Doyle (Brave) are an inseparable element of the films: enhancing the film’s atmosphere and giving the films’ heroes unique characters. Pixar productions have won twenty seven Oscars – the most desired award in the film industry. 

Pixar in Concert. Iconic films to live music is the first presentation of music pieces from the scores of well-known Pixar’s productions in concert. You will see a unique combination of fantastic music performed live by a symphony orchestra with unforgettable scenes from films shown on a huge full HD screen. It is a unique opportunity to introduce children to the world of symphonic music with their beloved heroes and stories. 

Tickets priced at PLN 25-30 will be on sale from 3rd April via www.eventim.pl and at three InfoKrakow City information centres: 2 Jana Street, Wyspiański Pavilion (2 Wszystkich Świętych Square) and Tourist Services Centre (11 Powiśle Street). 

We have also prepared a special offer for schools. The price of a ticket for school children is PLN 20 – one guardian per 10 children will receive a free ticket. Group bookings for schools should be sent to rezerwacje@biurofestiwalowe.pl. The deadline for group bookings for schools is 16th May, 2014. 

The concert is the Heralding Event of this year’s FMF — Film Music Festival. The city of Krakow, Krakow Festival Office and Disney Music Group are the event’s organisers. Radio RMF FM is the media patron.